Inland Fisheries & Aquaculture Meet 2025 | Madhya Pradesh | 13 Jun 2025
Why in News?
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying organized the “Inland Fisheries & Aquaculture Meet 2025,” focusing on the development of inland fisheries and aquaculture in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Key Points
- Inauguration of Key Fisheries Projects under PMMSY:
- The Union Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for major fisheries projects under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
- The Minister launched the Reservoir Fisheries Cluster at Halali Dam and laid the foundation for various PMMSY-supported initiatives aimed at enhancing aquaculture infrastructure, boosting fish production, and generating livelihoods in inland regions.
- Support to Beneficiaries and Technological Integration:
- The Minister distributed certificates to a range of beneficiaries including fisheries cooperatives, Fish Farmers Producers Organisations (FFPOs), and fisheries start-ups.
- Fishers received Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) and aquaculture insurance, targeting marginalized communities with integrated digital access and focused insurance coverage.
- Growth of Inland Fisheries Since 2015
- Since 2015, the Government invested Rs 38,572 crore under various flagship schemes to strengthen the fisheries sector.
- As a result, India’s fish production grew by 104%, rising from 95.79 lakh tonnes in 2013–14 to 195 lakh tonnes in 2024–25.
- Inland fisheries and aquaculture contributed over 75% of this output, growing by 140% to reach 147.37 lakh tonnes in 2024–25.
- This sector enables year-round production, efficient resource use, and transforms underutilised land into income-generating assets, supporting livelihoods of rural and small-scale farmers.
- Technology-Driven Growth and Innovation:
- Under PMMSY and Blue Revolution, the Government approved 45,000 inland units boosting productivity by up to 20 times.
- A pilot initiative with ICAR-CIFRI (Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute) was also launched to explore the use of drones for fish transport, monitoring, and sustainable fisheries management.
- State of India’s Fisheries Sector:
- India is the 3rd largest fish producer and 2nd largest aquaculture nation in the world after China.
- India ranks 4th globally in fish exports, contributing 7.7% to global fish production.
- Inland fisheries account for over 75% of total output.
- Top fish-producing states: Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
- About:
- The Department of Fisheries is implementing the PMMSY, a scheme aimed at ushering in a Blue Revolution through the sustainable and responsible development of India's fisheries sector.
- It focuses on the comprehensive growth of the sector while ensuring the welfare of fishers.
- PMMSY is being implemented in all the States and Union Territories for a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
- The Department of Fisheries is implementing the PMMSY, a scheme aimed at ushering in a Blue Revolution through the sustainable and responsible development of India's fisheries sector.
- Objective:
- PMMSY addresses gaps in fish production, productivity, quality, and post-harvest infrastructure, modernizing the value chain while ensuring fishers’ socio-economic welfare.
Blue Revolution
- The Blue Revolution refers to the integrated and sustainable development of the fisheries sector to boost fish production and productivity through inland, marine fisheries, and aquaculture.
- The Government restructured all ongoing fisheries schemes into a single umbrella programme called “Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries.”
- Implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the scheme ensures targeted support across the sector.
- Objectives:
- Boost fish production sustainably and responsibly.
- Modernize the sector by adopting new technologies.
- Ensure food and nutritional security.
- Generate employment opportunities and boost exports.
- Promote inclusive growth and empower fishers and fish farmers.